Current Vacancies

The successful candidate will help to ensure that a caring environment is achieved within the In Patient Unit (IPU), contributing to the highest possible quality of nursing care.   Candidates will have:

(i)        Registration in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI

(ii)       12-18 months post graduate experience.

(iii)      Experience in palliative care/oncology setting desirable but not essential.

(iv)      Ideally, a PDip in Palliative care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology) or a  willingness to undertake same post probationary period.

(v)       Other relevant experience will be considered.

(vi)      A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork

(vii)     Possess well developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills suited to the ethos and environment of a Hospice setting.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr, or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR at adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance will will be responsible for the overall management of the Finance Department at the Galway Hospice Foundation.

The post holder will be responsible for a broad remit of financial, regulatory & compliance management and to ensure the Procurement & Finance Strategy objectives aligns with Hospice values and ambitions.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant and hold accreditation with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MAAT, MIATI or equivalent, and be a member of their accounting professional body.
• A 3rd level degree, QQI Level 8 or above in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• A minimum five to seven years post qualification experience in a Finance Department with a proven track record in people management; preferably in a medium to large organisation.
• A strong background in financial reporting, compliance, problem solving, and process improvement.
• An experienced track record of analysing data to make recommendations on financial and organisational strategy.
• Up-to-date with industry trends, changes in accounting standards, and developments in finance.
• Ability to lead and develop the finance and procurement departments, currently a small team of 4 FTE staff, and work as a part of a team, specialising in various areas of financial and procurement roles.
• Experience of using, and ideally implementing, financial operating systems
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a good understanding and intermediate level proficiency in all other Microsoft packages.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of financial issues.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communications skills
• A very high standard of personal integrity.
• An appreciation of the Hospice’s vision, purpose and values.

Closing date for receipt of the above applications is 11.00am Thursday, 21^st November 2024

Further information available on our website vacancies page https://galwayhospice.ie

Informal enquiries can be made to Ms. Mary Nash, CEO, on 091-770868 or by email at mnash@galwayhospice.ie .

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form

Galway Hospice Governed Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.

Based in Galway, the Clinical Nurse Manager III will support the Director of Nursing in organizing, developing, directing and implementing the overall operation of the Nursing Department to meet the needs of our service users.   The successful candidate will have:

• Current NMBI Registration
• 8 years post registration experience
• 5 years nursing management experience at CNM2/CNS of which 3 must have been, ideally, in a palliative care, or similar, setting.
• Ability to demonstrate respect focused leadership while continuing to meet service demands and changes
• Possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care at not less than level 8 (QQI) in health care or PDip/Masters in Palliative care
• Possesses formal Management qualification (i.e. Degree / Diploma or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience of operating under Quality Systems (e.g. HIQA, CHKS, ISO, JCI)
• Have excellent communications and interpersonal skills suited to the ethos and environment at the Hospice.

Closing date for receipt of the above applications is 11.00am Thursday, 21^st November 2024

Further information available on our website vacancies page https://galwayhospice.ie

Informal enquiries can be made to Ms. Mairead Carr, Director of Nursing on 091-770868 or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie .

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form

Galway Hospice Governed Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.